GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight